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National Association of Rocketry
Research and Development Database Report Summary A Systematic Approach to Trimming FlexWing Gliders |
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Report By: CHEDAR-1
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NAR Number: T-087
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NAR Section: 558
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NARAM 43
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NAR Division: Team
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NARAM Place: First
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Summary: A systematic method for trimming flexwing gliders is invented and fully described. This method produces reliable and reproducible results and takes some frustration out of building flexies. |
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Conclusions:
Flexwing gliders can be reproducibly trimmed by adjusting the amount of billowness at the rear part of the glider. The amount of billowness is measured as the excess of the covering material (see the report for detailed instructions). |
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Comments:
Team members: Thomas Hanzlik-Pinkas, Pavel Pinkas |
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Publications: None available.
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Contact Information:
Submitted By: Pavel Pinkas E-mail address: pavelp@dnastar.com Phone number: (608) 238-5933 |
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